30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade
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One of Del Ray’s favorite traditions, the 30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, takes place on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2pm along Mount Vernon Avenue, beginning at E. Bellefonte Avenue. Children, pets, and decorated strollers are invited to march and show off their costumes! This parade ends with live music and an award presentation at the Mount Vernon Rec Center field. This hometown favorite, named one of the 10 best Halloween parades in the country by USA Today, is a must-see!
BEST DECORATED HOUSE & BUSINESS CONTESTS: For over 30 years, local residents and businesses have gone all out decorating for Halloween, competing for bragging rights for best decorated house and business. Click here to nominate a house (either your own or a neighbor's) -- the deadline is noon on Sunday, Oct. 18. Special thanks to The Jen Walker Team for sponsoring this favorite tradition!
HALLOWEEN PARADE STROLLER/WAGON CONTEST: Registration for the Stroller/Wagon Contest will be done prior to the parade start. Entrants should check in at Mt. Vernon & Howell starting at 1 p.m. and will be directed to their staging area, and must be registered by 1:30 p.m. Strollers will then line up on Howell to be judged prior to the parade. There is no fee to register. Competition Categories: Creative, Humorous, Less is More, and Overall. Please note: no motorized vehicles of any kind are permitted. Special thanks to Daniela Spigai & Jordan Beck, Advisory at Compass for sponsoring this spirited competition!
NEW THIS YEAR: HALLOWEEN PARADE GROUP/FLOAT CONTEST: New this year -- a group/float competition so all ages can join in the fun! Please note: NO MOTORIZED FLOATS OR VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED. Registration for the Group/Float Contest will be done prior to the parade start. Entrants should check in at Mt. Vernon & Howell starting at 1 p.m. and will be directed to their staging area, and must be registered by 1:30 p.m. Competition Categories: Creative, Humorous, Less is More, and Overall. Please note: no motorized vehicles of any kind are permitted. Special thanks to MHD Builds for sponsoring this new competition!
HALLOWEEN PARADE PET COSTUME CONTEST: Registration for the Pet Costume Contest will be done prior to the parade start. Pet entries must be registered by 1:30pm at the corner of Mt. Vernon and E. Howell Avenues; look for signage. Pets will be judged immediately at the end of the parade route. There is no fee to register. Pet Costume Categories: Creative, Team, How Could You Do This To Me?, and Vola Lawson Best of Show.
For more information on Halloween in Del Ray -- including a community-wide scavenger-hunt and events at our local non-profits, visit visitdelray.com/halloween
BEST DECORATED HOUSE & BUSINESS CONTESTS: For over 30 years, local residents and businesses have gone all out decorating for Halloween, competing for bragging rights for best decorated house and business. Click here to nominate a house (either your own or a neighbor's) -- the deadline is noon on Sunday, Oct. 18. Special thanks to The Jen Walker Team for sponsoring this favorite tradition!
HALLOWEEN PARADE STROLLER/WAGON CONTEST: Registration for the Stroller/Wagon Contest will be done prior to the parade start. Entrants should check in at Mt. Vernon & Howell starting at 1 p.m. and will be directed to their staging area, and must be registered by 1:30 p.m. Strollers will then line up on Howell to be judged prior to the parade. There is no fee to register. Competition Categories: Creative, Humorous, Less is More, and Overall. Please note: no motorized vehicles of any kind are permitted. Special thanks to Daniela Spigai & Jordan Beck, Advisory at Compass for sponsoring this spirited competition!
NEW THIS YEAR: HALLOWEEN PARADE GROUP/FLOAT CONTEST: New this year -- a group/float competition so all ages can join in the fun! Please note: NO MOTORIZED FLOATS OR VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED. Registration for the Group/Float Contest will be done prior to the parade start. Entrants should check in at Mt. Vernon & Howell starting at 1 p.m. and will be directed to their staging area, and must be registered by 1:30 p.m. Competition Categories: Creative, Humorous, Less is More, and Overall. Please note: no motorized vehicles of any kind are permitted. Special thanks to MHD Builds for sponsoring this new competition!
HALLOWEEN PARADE PET COSTUME CONTEST: Registration for the Pet Costume Contest will be done prior to the parade start. Pet entries must be registered by 1:30pm at the corner of Mt. Vernon and E. Howell Avenues; look for signage. Pets will be judged immediately at the end of the parade route. There is no fee to register. Pet Costume Categories: Creative, Team, How Could You Do This To Me?, and Vola Lawson Best of Show.
For more information on Halloween in Del Ray -- including a community-wide scavenger-hunt and events at our local non-profits, visit visitdelray.com/halloween
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